Djibouti
- Capital:
- Djibouti
- Continent:
- Africa
- Region(s):
- Eastern Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa
- Largest Cities:
- Djibouti, Ali-Sabieh, Obock
- Abbreviation:
- DJI
1,199,459
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
1,199,459
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Djibouti's population is projected to be 1,834,654 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1,199,459 | 1.36% | 161 |
| 2025 | 1,184,076 | 1.39% | 161 |
| 2020 | 1,105,188 | 1.51% | 161 |
| 2019 | 1,088,709 | 1.57% | 161 |
| 2018 | 1,071,882 | 1.62% | 161 |
| 2017 | 1,054,841 | 1.66% | 161 |
| 2015 | 1,020,313 | 1.86% | 161 |
| 2010 | 930,251 | 2.08% | 161 |
| 2005 | 839,167 | 2.35% | 161 |
| 2000 | 747,318 | 3.37% | 160 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1,199,459 | 1.36% | 161 |
| 2032 | 1,293,447 | 1.26% | 159 |
| 2037 | 1,363,479 | 1.06% | 159 |
| 2042 | 1,436,438 | 1.05% | 159 |
| 2047 | 1,498,041 | 0.84% | 157 |
| 2052 | 1,551,186 | 0.7% | 154 |
| 2057 | 1,608,924 | 0.73% | 153 |
| 2062 | 1,660,268 | 0.63% | 153 |
| 2067 | 1,701,040 | 0.49% | 153 |
| 2072 | 1,733,908 | 0.38% | 153 |
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Djibouti has a metropolitan area population of 806,174, comprising 67.21%% of Djibouti's total population.
As of 2026, Djibouti has a total population of 1,199,459, ranking as the 161st most populous nation in the world.
Djibouti has a net population change of approximately 43 people per day, driven by 67 births, 25 deaths, and net immigration of 1 people.
Djibouti represents 0.01% of the total global population and 0.08% of Africa's population.
Djibouti has a population density of 51.7 people per km² (approximately 134.0 per mi²), making it the 161st most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 79.77% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is increasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Djibouti is Somali (60%) , followed by Afar (35%) .
As of 2026, Sunni Muslim is the largest religion in Djibouti, comprising 94% of the population.